5 Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks for Friday, October 09

By Jenna Brashear
October 09, 2026
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Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 5 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Specialty Retail industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

Why Focus on Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

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AAII’s proprietary stock grades come with A+ Investor. These offer intuitive A–F grades for more than just value. It is possible for a stock to appear cheap based on one valuation metric but appear expensive on another. It is also possible for one valuation ratio to be associated with outperforming stocks during certain periods of time but not others. Some stocks may even have null values for certain metrics like the price-earnings ratio or the price-to-book ratio but not others. An example of this would be a company with losses instead of profits or a negative book value because of heavy borrowing. Negative earnings or book value result in non-meaningful ratios that are left blank or null.

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5 Undervalued Specialty Retail Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 5 undervalued stocks in the Specialty Retail industry for Monday, October 12, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Specialty Retail industry median.

Company Ticker Price/Sales Price/Earnings EV/EBITDA Shareholder Yield Price/Book Value Price/Free Cash Flow Value Grade
Caleres, Inc. CAL 0.14 7.8 10.0 1.8% 0.62 6.8 A
Camping World Holdings, Inc. CWH 0.05 na 11.2 (1.7%) 1.18 3.3 A
Genesco Inc. GCO 0.16 9.3 11.0 (2.4%) 0.73 5.1 A
J.Jill, Inc. JILL 0.63 13.7 9.1 3.7% 2.60 8.5 B
Lands' End, Inc. LE 0.24 0.9 6.3 2.7% 0.64 na A

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Caleres, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score CAL Industry Median
Price/Sales 7 0.14 0.36
Price/Earnings 11 7.8 16.8
EV/EBITDA 37 10.0 11.4
Shareholder Yield 33 1.8% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 12 0.62 1.66
Price/Free Cash Flow 16 6.8 19.0

Caleres, Inc. engages in the designs, develops, sources, manufactures, and distributes footwear in the United States, Canada, East and Southeast Asia, and internationally. It operates through Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments. The company offers licensed, branded, and private-label athletic, casual, and dress footwear products. The company provides brand-name fashion, casual, and athletic footwear, including Nike, Skechers, adidas, Crocs, Converse, Birkenstock, HeyDude, New Balance, Puma, Jordan, Vans, Bearpaw, Asics, and Brooks, as well as company-owned and licensed brands, such as Sam Edelman, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Franco Sarto, Rykä, Vince, LifeStride, Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, Blowfish Malibu, and Naturalizer. The company also operates naturalizer.com, naturalizer.ca, vionicshoes.com, samedelman.com, samedelman.ca, samedelman.co.uk, allenedmonds.com, allenedmonds.ca, shoebank.com, drschollsshoes.com, lifestride.com, francosarto.com, and ryka.com websites. In addition, it designs, sources, manufactures, and markets footwear to retail stores, such as online retailers, national chains, department stores, mass merchandisers, and independent retailers. Further, the company wholesales men’s footwear, apparel, leather goods, and accessories under the Allen Edmonds brand; footwear for women under LifeStride brand; Italian footwear Franco Sarto brand; athletic footwear for women under the Rykä brand; women's shoe collection under the Vince brand; and women’s footwear collection under Veronica Beard brand. The company operates through retail shoe stores, wholesales, and e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Brown Shoe Company, Inc. and changed its name to Caleres, Inc. in May 2015. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Caleres, Inc. has a Value Score of 96, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Caleres, Inc.’s price-to-sales ratio at 0.14 compared to the industry median at 0.36, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Caleres, Inc.’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Caleres, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 7.80 compared to the industry median at 16.80. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Caleres, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Caleres, Inc.’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 10.0, when compared to the industry median of 11.4, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Caleres, Inc.’s shareholder yield is higher than its industry median ratio of 0.00%. Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Caleres, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 1.66. This could make Caleres, Inc. more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Caleres, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Caleres, Inc.’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 19.00. This could make Caleres, Inc. more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Caleres, Inc. is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score CWH Industry Median
Price/Sales 3 0.05 0.36
Price/Earnings na na 16.8
EV/EBITDA 44 11.2 11.4
Shareholder Yield 60 (1.7%) 0.0%
Price/Book Value 31 1.18 1.66
Price/Free Cash Flow 7 3.3 19.0

Camping World Holdings, Inc., together its subsidiaries, retails recreational vehicles (RVs), and related products and services in the United States. It operates through two segments, Good Sam Services and Plans; and RV and Outdoor Retail. The company provides a portfolio of services, protection plans, products, and resources in the RV industry. It also offers extended vehicle service contracts; vehicle roadside assistance plans; property and casualty insurance; travel protection, travel planning, and directories; and publications, as well as operates the Coast to Coast Resorts and Good Sam Campgrounds. In addition, the company provides new and used RVs; vehicle financing; RV repair and maintenance services; protection plans and services; various RV parts, equipment, supplies, and accessories, which include towing and hitching products, satellite and GPS systems, electrical and lighting products, appliances and furniture, and other products, as well as installation services; and collision repair services comprising fiberglass front and rear cap replacement, windshield replacement, interior remodel solutions, and paint and body work. Further, it offers co-branded credit cards; operates Good Sam Club, a membership organization that offers savings on a range of products and services; and facilitates an RV rental platform that connects travelers with RV owners. The company serves customers through dealerships and service centers, and online and e-commerce platforms. Camping World Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Camping World Holdings, Inc. has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Camping World Holdings, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.66.

You can read more about Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Genesco Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score GCO Industry Median
Price/Sales 8 0.16 0.36
Price/Earnings 15 9.3 16.8
EV/EBITDA 43 11.0 11.4
Shareholder Yield 62 (2.4%) 0.0%
Price/Book Value 15 0.73 1.66
Price/Free Cash Flow 12 5.1 19.0

Genesco Inc. operates as a retailer and wholesaler of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Johnston & Murphy Group, and Genesco Brands Group. The Journeys Group segment offers footwear and accessories for young men, women, and children through the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy retail chains, as well as through e-commerce operations. The Schuh Group segment operates Schuh retail footwear stores that offer casual and athletic footwear, as well as sells footwear through e-commerce. The Johnston & Murphy Group segment is involved in the retail and e-commerce operations; and wholesale distribution of footwear, apparel, and accessories primarily for men. The Genesco Brands Group segment markets footwear under the Levi's, Dockers, and other brands. The company provides its products through catalogs and e-commerce websites, including journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, schuh.co.uk, schuh.ie, schuh.eu, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.com, and nashvilleshoewarehouse.com. It operates retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland primarily under the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Schuh, Little Burgundy, and Johnston & Murphy brands. Genesco Inc. was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Genesco Inc. has a Value Score of 89, which is considered to be undervalued.

Genesco Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 9.3 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Genesco Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Genesco Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Genesco Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.66.

You can read more about Genesco Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

J.Jill, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score JILL Industry Median
Price/Sales 24 0.63 0.36
Price/Earnings 35 13.7 16.8
EV/EBITDA 32 9.1 11.4
Shareholder Yield 22 3.7% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 62 2.60 1.66
Price/Free Cash Flow 20 8.5 19.0

J.Jill, Inc. operates as an omnichannel retailer for women’s apparel in the United States. It offers apparel, footwear, and accessories, such as jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, and scarves. The company sells its products under the J.Jill and three sub-brands, including Pure Jill, Wearever, and Fit brands through ecommerce platform and catalog, as well as its retail stores. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

J.Jill, Inc. has a Value Score of 80, which is considered to be undervalued.

J.Jill, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 13.7 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes J.Jill, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

J.Jill, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its peers. This could make J.Jill, Inc. more attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.66.

You can read more about J.Jill, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Lands' End, Inc.’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score LE Industry Median
Price/Sales 11 0.24 0.36
Price/Earnings 1 0.9 16.8
EV/EBITDA 16 6.3 11.4
Shareholder Yield 28 2.7% 0.0%
Price/Book Value 13 0.64 1.66
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 19.0

Lands' End, Inc. operates as a digital retailer of apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products, and uniforms in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party, Licensing, and Retail segments. It also sells uniform and logo apparel to businesses and their employees, and student households; and earns royalties on the use of Lands’ End trademark. The company sells its products through its e-commerce websites and company operated stores, as well as through third party distribution channels under the Lands’ End, Lands’ End Lighthouse, Squall, Tugless Tank, Drifter, Outrigger, Marinac, Wanderweight, Beach Living, Supima, No-Gape, Anyweather, Waveshaper, Starfish, Little Black Suit, Iron Knees, Hyde Park, Year’Rounder, ClassMate, Willis & Geiger, and ThermaCheck brands. Lands’ End, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Lands' End, Inc. has a Value Score of 99, which is considered to be undervalued.

Lands' End, Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 0.9 compared to the industry median at 16.8. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Lands' End, Inc. more attractive for value investors.

Lands' End, Inc.’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Lands' End, Inc. less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 1.66.

You can read more about Lands' End, Inc.’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

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Other Specialty Retail Stock Grades

Value is just one of the five Stock Grades included in our A+ Investor service. AAII members can see the top-graded stocks—those with grades of A or B for value, growth, momentum, earnings estimate revisions and quality—on the A+ Stock Grades Screener.

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Choosing Which of the 5 Best Specialty Retail Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

  • Caleres, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • Camping World Holdings, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • Genesco Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • J.Jill, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Lands' End, Inc. stock has a Value Grade of A.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 5 undervalued stocks in the Specialty Retail industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Specialty Retail Stocks

Want to learn more about Specialty Retail stocks to see if they could be the right investment for you? Check out some additional resources and articles to help you on your financial journey.

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